University & TAFE Visits
An Immersive Marine Education Experience Like No Other
Inspire the next generation of marine professionals with a truly unforgettable learning experience. Irukandji offers tertiary students a rare opportunity to step beyond the classroom and immerse themselves in real-world applications of their chosen field — from marine biology and animal husbandry to tourism, environmental science, conservation, and more.
Through hands-on encounters and guided education led by our experienced aquarists, students see marine science in action. Every visit is designed to support curriculum goals, deepen understanding, and help learners translate theory into practice in a safe, ethical, and engaging environment.
Whether they’re future zoo keepers, vet nurses, eco-tour operators or environmental managers, our University & TAFE programs foster curiosity, confidence, and professional insight that lasts long after the visit.
Hands-On, Career-Focused Learning
Real Experience With Sharks & Rays
Give your students the chance to engage with marine science in its most authentic form. Our tertiary programs provide rare, up-close interactions with sharks and rays — some of the ocean’s most misunderstood and fascinating animals. Led by our knowledgeable aquarists, each session is designed to reinforce key concepts through safe, ethical, and highly engaging encounters.
Students observe animal behaviour, examine physiology, and explore the foundations of marine conservation in a way that goes far beyond textbooks or lectures. These practical, sensory-rich experiences help deepen understanding, build confidence, and offer valuable insights into real-world careers across the marine and environmental sectors.
Curriculum-Relevant Tours
Designed for Tertiary Learning
Our University & TAFE programs are shaped to complement a wide range of course requirements, giving students meaningful, real-world examples that strengthen their academic learning. Each guided session is tailored to your cohort’s focus area, ensuring the content is relevant, engaging, and linked directly to curriculum outcomes.
Whether your students are exploring sustainability in tourism, investigating animal welfare, or analysing marine ecosystems, our presentations and in-water experiences provide the depth, context, and practical understanding needed for higher-level study.
Ideal for courses such as:
Tourism
Zoology & Vet Nursing
Education
Environmental Management
Aquaculture & Animal Studies
What’s Included
Our University & TAFE visits combine hands-on interaction with expert-led education, giving students the chance to apply their knowledge in a real marine setting. Each program is designed to support higher-level learning through observation, analysis, and meaningful connection with the natural world.
In-Water Encounter with Sharks & Rays
Experience close, controlled interaction with marine animals while observing behaviour, movement, and adaptations up close.
Educational Presentations by Experienced Aquarists
Deepen understanding of marine biology, conservation, animal care, and environmental science through engaging, curriculum-linked sessions.
Career Pathway Q&A
Students can ask questions directly to our team, gaining insight into careers in aquariums, conservation, animal husbandry, tourism, education, and marine science.
Tailored Group Scheduling & Accessible Facilities
Designed to support small groups or full cohorts, with flexible timing and spaces to accommodate various teaching needs.
Take Learning Even Further
Optional Add-On Experiences
Enhance your tertiary program with immersive, curriculum-rich encounters that give students an even deeper connection to marine science. These add-ons provide powerful hands-on learning moments that reinforce key concepts and elevate the overall experience.
Discovery Pass — Step Into the Marine World
Give students the chance to wade into deeper areas of our lagoons or relax in the shallows while wearing an Irukandji wetsuit. This encounter allows for meaningful, in-water interaction with a range of marine species, offering valuable insight into behaviour, adaptations, physiology, and the importance of ethical animal care.
Student Snorkel Tours to Explore, Learn & Conserve
Our snorkel tours take learning to the next level. Students swim beyond the reef and observe sharks and rays in a natural-style lagoon, reinforcing key curriculum areas such as marine biology, ecosystem dynamics, environmental sustainability, and conservation. It’s an unforgettable, real-world exploration that brings their studies to life.
Wear & Keep Souvenir Socks
Perfect for students who prefer not to have curious marine animals brushing against their toes or simply want a memorable keepsake from their excursion. A fun, practical addition to the day.
Discovery add-on
- Wade in the water with a wetsuit to meet our marine animals
- Feed and interact with rays, sharks & fish
- Unique photo opportunities in tropical lagoon habitats
Premium Upgrade
- Swim alongside rays, sharks & turtles in our lagoons
- Fully immersive lagoon adventure
- Limited spots available daily—book early so you don’t miss out!
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
Book a University or TAFE Excursion
Give your students the chance to experience marine science, conservation, and real-world learning in a way that deepens their understanding and inspires their future career pathways.
Built for Your Class Needs
Flexible, Scalable & Supportive
Irukandji is equipped to support a wide range of tertiary groups, from small tutorial classes to full cohorts. Our team works closely with educators to ensure each visit runs smoothly, meets curriculum needs, and provides an exceptional learning experience for every student.
We can accommodate a variety of group sizes in a single session. For larger cohorts, our team can help coordinate scheduling options that ensure every student has a meaningful experience.
Enjoy a fully guided experience at our purpose-built facility, designed for safe, ethical animal encounters and hands-on learning.
For institutions located further away or requiring alternative delivery, Irukandji can provide guest presentations on request.